Celeron 2.70
VS
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

Celeron 2.70 vs Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

Intel

Celeron 2.70

1 Cores1 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2003
VS
AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 2.70 is positioned at rank 1025 and the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is on rank 1157, so the Celeron 2.70 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.70

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
37421%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
35359%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
25673%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
7734%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6126%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
5359%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3070%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3030%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2758%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2758%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2727%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2654%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2617%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2606%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2582%
#396
Ryzen Embedded R2314
MSRP: $300|Avg: $762
92%
#1025
Celeron 2.70
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#1027
A10 PRO-7850B
MSRP: $426|Avg: $140
97%
#1028
Core 2 Quad Q8200
MSRP: $224|Avg: $36
97%
#1029
A12-9800E
MSRP: $426|Avg: $150
96%
#1030
Phenom II X6 1065T
MSRP: $426|Avg: $170
96%
#1031
Celeron 440
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
96%
#1032
A8-3820
MSRP: $280|Avg: $200
93%
#1033
Core i7-860S
MSRP: $299|Avg: $96
93%
#1035
PRO A10-8770E
MSRP: $395|Avg: $210
91%
#1036
Core 2 Duo E4700
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
91%
#1037
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP: $230|Avg: $20
91%
#1038
Phenom II X2 B53
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
91%
#1039
Core 2 Quad Q9300
MSRP: $266|Avg: $27
91%
#1040
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

#1144
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4121%
#1145
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4060%
#1146
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3728%
#1147
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3711%
#1148
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3677%
#1150
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3551%
#1151
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3404%
#1152
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3399%
#1153
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3308%
#1156
Core i3-330E
MSRP: $177|Avg: $89
100%
#1157
Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1158
Core i7-2640M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
99%
#1159
Core M-5Y71
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1161
Core i7-2620M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
98%
#1163
Celeron N3010
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
96%
#1164
Core i7-3537U
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
95%
#1165
Core M-5Y10c
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1166
Core M-5Y31
MSRP: $281|Avg: $30
95%
#1167
Core M-5Y10a
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1169
Celeron 1047UE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
95%
#1170
Core M-5Y70
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1171
Celeron U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 2.70 leads in gaming performance. However, the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron 2.70Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Oakville (2003−2004) / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 2.70Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($49)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 2.70 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

Intel

Celeron 2.70

The Celeron 2.70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Mobile Athlon 64 2800+

The Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the Oakville (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 420 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 2.70 and Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron 2.70 versus 1.8 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.70. The Celeron 2.70 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses Oakville (2003−2004). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.70 scores 408 against the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+'s 420 — a 2.9% lead for the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+.

FeatureCeleron 2.70Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.7 GHz+50%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
128 kB
512K+300%
Process
130 nm
Architecture
Northwood (2002−2004)
Oakville (2003−2004)
PassMark
408
420+3%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 2.70 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.70 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2.70 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 845,848,865,875 (Celeron 2.70) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+).

FeatureCeleron 2.70Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Socket
PGA478
754
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR1-400
400+39900%
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB+209715100%
2
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
0
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 2.70) vs false (Mobile Athlon 64 2800+). Primary use case: Celeron 2.70 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.70 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Mobile Athlon 64 2800+ rivals Pentium M 725.

FeatureCeleron 2.70Mobile Athlon 64 2800+
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
No
false
Target Use
Budget